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UA1217 — flight status & live tracker

Houston (IAH) → Boston (BOS)
United Airlines · Live position from global ADS-B networks

Track UA1217 in real time on the ScanFlyGo live map. If the aircraft is airborne and within coverage, you’ll see its exact position, altitude, speed and heading along the Houston–Boston route.

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Route

UA1217 is operated by United Airlines and flies from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH/KIAH) to Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS). Compare fares on this route →

The aircraft most recently seen operating UA1217 was a Airbus A321neo (ICAO type code A21N). Equipment changes by season and demand, so the type shown on the live map is the one that counts today.

Other flights we track on IAH–BOS: B6664.

What a seat on Houston → Boston costs right now

Cheapest one-way fares found on this route in the last 48 hours, across 2 carrier(s). Prices move — open one to see live availability.

Frontier Airlines 2026-09-12 · 1 stop €164 Frontier Airlines 2026-09-10 · 1 stop €172 American Airlines 2026-09-07 · 1 stop €347

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Frequently asked questions

How do I track flight UA1217 live?

Open the ScanFlyGo live map for UA1217 to see its current position, altitude and speed in real time. If the flight is airborne and within ADS-B coverage it appears on the map on the Houston–Boston route.

What route does UA1217 fly?

UA1217 (United Airlines) operates Houston (IAH/KIAH) to Boston (BOS/KBOS).

What aircraft operates UA1217?

UA1217 was most recently observed being flown by a Airbus A321neo (ICAO type A21N). Airlines swap equipment by season and demand, so open the live map to see the exact aircraft — including its registration — operating today.

Is flight UA1217 on time?

ScanFlyGo shows live aircraft position rather than airline schedule data. For exact departure and arrival times and delays, check the airline’s website — but the live map tells you instantly whether UA1217 is already in the air and where it is.

Is tracking UA1217 free?

Yes — ScanFlyGo flight tracking is free with no app or account, on desktop and mobile.

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